Prepare for your arrival visa
Check the accepted arrival points, documents and payment arrangements before departure.
Choose online or arrival issuance
Apply online before departure or use arrival issuance only at a designated port. Check your passport and chosen port before relying on arrival.
Use an eligible entry point
Use Namibia visa on arrival. Check the current instructions and total government charges before paying.
Check the permission you receive
Check the passport details, dates and entry conditions on the permission you receive.
What to prepare for your trip
Check each item as you prepare it. Labels show which documents are required, conditional, or recommended.
Your circumstances may require additional documents. Ticks track preparation, not eligibility or admission.
Details that can change your plans
Confirm your arrival port
Visa-on-arrival service is limited to designated entry points; an electronic visa is needed for other ports. Confirm the current list before booking a border crossing.
Official guidanceVisa fees vary by age and nationality
The ministry lists NAD 1,200 for African-country adults and NAD 1,600 for other-country adults, with half rates for ages 6–11 and no fee below age 6. Confirm your route and final price in the portal.
Official guidanceCheck the Namibia arrival declaration
Foreign arrivals generally complete an arrival form. An issued eVisa can serve as that form; Namibian citizens and permanent residents have different rules.
Official guidanceNamibia at a glance
- Capital
- Windhoek
- Currency
- NAD
- Calling code
- +264
Questions for this route
Do travelers with an ordinary passport from Canada need a visa for Namibia?
For tourism in Namibia, travelers using an ordinary passport from Canada should prepare for a visa on arrival. Apply online before departure or use arrival issuance only at a designated port. Check your passport and chosen port before relying on arrival.
What if I’m going to work, study or stay longer?
This guide is for a short tourist visit on an ordinary passport. It does not establish eligibility for employment, study or residence. Use the destination’s official guidance for your actual purpose.
Does my country of residence change the answer?
Passport nationality and legal residence are different. This page starts with your passport. Residence can change where you apply and which application channel is available; an existing visa or residence permit may also create an exception. Check the official eligibility guidance for your circumstances.
Official websites
Use these government websites to confirm requirements and complete any application.
About this guide
This guide covers short tourist visits on an ordinary passport. Your nationality, residence, travel document and purpose can affect the entry conditions. Check the linked official guidance before travel; the border authority decides admission and your permitted stay.
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